Constitution Review: Reps to Engage NGF, NGE, LG Chairmen, CSOs, Others
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review says it will engage the Nigerian Governors Forum, Conference of Speakers of State Legislature, Nigeria Guild of Editors, Chairmen of the 18 Political Parties, Civil Society Organisations, amongst others, as part of activities for the ongoing review. The Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Committee, […]
Reps to scrutinise acquisition of foreign military platforms by Nigerian Navy
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Navy has resolved to scrutinise the process leading to the acquisition of foreign military platforms by the Nigerian Navy. This is as the committee expressed it displeasure over the dismissal of Seaman Haruna Abbas. Chairman of the committee, Representative Yusuf Gagdi, made this known while addressing […]
Revenue: Tax Reform Bills to Harmonise Scattered Laws say FIRS Chairman
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Zack Adedeji, on Wednesday told the House of Representatives that the tax reform bills aims to harmonise all the tax laws in Nigeria. Speaking before the House Committee on Finance, he said the four tax reform bills recently presented by the President to the […]
CBN Governor Says Recapitalisation Policy Has Strengthened Banks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, says the Bank’s recapitalization policy, is expected to support the realisation of 1 trillion dollars economy by 2030. This was as he said the Bank’s recapitalization policy has prompted banks to strengthen their financial positions, a process expected to result in […]
Gov Bago Wins VOA Torchbearer Award for outstanding Leadership
By Oluwakemi Kindness Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has been awarded the 2024 Voice of Africa (VOA) Canada Torchbearer Award for his outstanding leadership and commitment to agriculture, food security, and infrastructural development in the state. The award recognizes individuals and organizations making significant contributions to Black communities worldwide. According to a statement, Governor Bago’s […]
Presidential Aide Commends Tinubu’s Commitment to Financial Reforms As Senate Screens PenCom DG
By Anayo Akwitti The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Bashir Lado Mohammed has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his ongoing financial reforms and emphasis on fiscal discipline. This he said is as particularly demonstrated during the screening of Ms. Omolola Bridget Oloworaran, the newly appointed Director-General of the National Pension […]
Reps Committed To Legislations For Wellbeing Of Girl-Child, Says Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness In commemoration of the 2024 International Day of the Girlchild, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has assured of the parliament’s commitment to legislations, policies geared towards the protection of the girlchild in Nigeria. International Day of the Girlchild is observed annually every October 11 to celebrate girls […]
Rep. Ado-Doguwa Affirms Confidence In Nigeria’s Judiciary System
The member representing Tudun Wada/Doguwa Federal Constituency of Kano State, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, has expressed confidence in the Nigerian judiciary, saying it remains the last hope for the common man. The lawmaker said this on the heels of a ruling of the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday which dismissed a case of culpable […]